Shropshire · England

Non-Slip Bath Coating in Pipe Gate

Clear non-slip coatings for baths and shower trays in Pipe Gate, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Safety for older or less mobile people
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted non-slip bath coating in Pipe Gate

How we handle non-slip bath coating in Pipe Gate

It’s a clear, textured coating, so the bath looks much the same. It’s popular with homes with older or less mobile people, holiday lets and families. Our technicians work on enamelled baths, resurfaced baths and shower trays, and people most often call us about bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten and safety for older or less mobile people.

All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Shropshire. Clean with a soft brush and a mild cleaner. Do not use abrasive pads on the textured area.

Where
Pipe Gate (TF9)
Region
Shropshire
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quote
Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Landlords, agents and businesses in Pipe Gate

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

How we price non-slip bath coating

You’ll know the full cost before booking. We take into account:

  • The material and finish
  • Access to the area
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • What kind of damage it is

We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Pipe Gate. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Send pictures for a quote

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • A picture taken from further back

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

Can I fix it myself?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

FAQs for Pipe Gate

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

What happens next?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.

Will the price change on the day?

If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.

What do you need from me?

Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath or shower tray and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

How soon can you come?

That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

Do you cover Pipe Gate?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Pipe Gate. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Pipe Gate.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.

Common problems we fix in Pipe Gate

Smooth surfaces are easy to clean, yet wet, soapy surfaces are slippery. Textured areas on older baths wear smooth too.

Customers typically contact us about:

  • Bath mats that harbour mould or get forgotten
  • Resurfaced baths that are now too smooth
  • Worn-out textured areas
  • Safety for older or less mobile people

What to look for in a quote

  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • How the colour is matched
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • How long it needs to cure

Choosing a repair company

How the visit works

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which generally takes a few hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. First the standing area is cleaned and degreased.
  2. We mask out the area to be treated.
  3. The clear textured coating is applied.
  4. We remove the masking for a neat edge.
  5. Once it has cured, normally overnight, it’s ready.

Preparing for the visit

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible

How to get a price

There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Get a fixed price

Related advice

Repair or replace in Pipe Gate?

Instead, you could go for a new textured bath or tray, or relying on a mat, which traps water and needs cleaning. A non-slip coating treats your existing bath or tray. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Why Pipe Gate customers choose us

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide

Read our full price list.

What a repair can’t fix

Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. We cannot fix:

  • Surfaces that are already damaged or peeling (these need repairing first)
  • Textured areas still wet or recently cleaned with oily products
  • Outdoor surfaces

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.

Materials we repair

  • Acrylic baths
  • Wet room floors (ask us)
  • Resurfaced baths
  • Enamelled baths
  • Shower trays

Our work in Pipe Gate

Pipe Gate is about 6 miles north-east of Market Drayton, in Shropshire. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Pipe Gate and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Pipe Gate is one of 433 places in Shropshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 36 miles away.

Jobs in TF9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Pipe Gate, Railway Close and Bearstone Road. If you’re just outside Pipe Gate, we cover Dorrington (1 mile west), Ireland's Cross (1 mile north-west), Aston (1 mile east), Onneley (2 miles north-east) and Tadgedale (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Market Drayton (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (12 miles west), Prees Higher Heath (11 miles west) and Hinstock (9 miles south).

Around Pipe Gate

Typical jobs here are in homes near Woore Primary and Nursery School, White Lion pub and Aston Chapel and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Castle Hill (2.6 miles south-east).

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